More than a decade after the September 11 attacks, many still remember and commemorate those lost that day. Unfortunately, some organizations and individuals don't do a very good job of that and get slammed in the process. less

More than a decade after the September 11 attacks, many still remember and commemorate those lost that day. Unfortunately, some organizations and individuals don't do a very good job of that and get slammed in ... more

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The Starkville (Miss.) Daily News published this marketing promotion on 9/11. To add more salt on the wound, the promotion costs even more than the standard one-year home delivery subscription which costs $8.83 a month. (via jimromenesko.com) less

The Starkville (Miss.) Daily News published this marketing promotion on 9/11. To add more salt on the wound, the promotion costs even more than the standard one-year home delivery subscription which costs ... more

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AT&T tweeted this image to plenty of outrage from fellow Twitter users. The telecommunications company quickly took down the offending tweet and apologized, but the damage was already done.

AT&T tweeted this image to plenty of outrage from fellow Twitter users. The telecommunications company quickly took down the offending tweet and apologized, but the damage was already done.

AT&T tweeted this image to plenty of outrage from fellow... Photo-5176239.70048 - San Antonio Express-News

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A Wisconsin golf course unveiled a 9/11 promotion, promising nine holes of golf for $9.11. After much outrage, the Associated Press reported the owner withdrew the offer and apologized.

A Wisconsin golf course unveiled a 9/11 promotion, promising nine holes of golf for $9.11. After much outrage, the Associated Press reported the owner withdrew the offer and apologized.

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R. Smith went on Instagram, urging fans to "celebrate the deaths of the people in 9/11!"

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R. Smith went on Instagram, urging fans to "celebrate the deaths of the people in 9/11!"

In what appears to be a case of misused words, New York Knicks J.R.... Photo-5176241.70048 - San Antonio Express-News

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The Los Angeles Lakers tweeted this #neverforget image featuring Kobe Bryant. On closer inspection, you can see Bryant is wearing an American flag remembrance patch on his jersey, but mostly everyone thought this was an incredibly tacky promotion. The Lakers quickly took down the image and apologized. less

The Los Angeles Lakers tweeted this #neverforget image featuring Kobe Bryant. On closer inspection, you can see Bryant is wearing an American flag remembrance patch on his jersey, but mostly everyone thought ... more

The Phoenix Suns also tweeted their own 9/11 remembrance photo, though not everyone was on board with their gorilla mascot waving an American flag around. The team took that photo down but has yet to apologize for it. less

The Phoenix Suns also tweeted their own 9/11 remembrance photo, though not everyone was on board with their gorilla mascot waving an American flag around. The team took that photo down but has yet to apologize ... more

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Pretzel Crisps attempt to honor those killed on 9/11 was lost in a sea of product placement. Instagram users immediately lashed out at the company, before and after their apology.

Pretzel Crisps attempt to honor those killed on 9/11 was lost in a sea of product placement. Instagram users immediately lashed out at the company, before and after their apology.

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One Marriot hotel offered free mini muffins and complimentary coffee in "remembrance of those we lost on 9/11." Potential customers weren't impressed with the double packaging. In a statement to the Huffington Post, Marriot claims the hotel acted on its own accord and apologized. less

One Marriot hotel offered free mini muffins and complimentary coffee in "remembrance of those we lost on 9/11." Potential customers weren't impressed with the double packaging. In a statement to the ... more